Thursday, January 3, 2013

When is 2nd grade???

Hey yall!
 
So I did it....I went back to work today. There was a moment this morning when my alarm went off at 5:45 that I thought hmmm....another day off... then I thought...better not!
 
Yes, please!!!
 
So off to work I went, and guess what? It wasn't half bad! In fact, it was quite the enjoyable day! I think the kiddos were just as exhausted as I was, so most everyone was pretty well behaved. In all honesty, I was actually quite happy to go back and get into the routine again, but I was worried they might be a little off the wall. I guess I should give them more credit :)
 
Today we talked all about the New Year. Only 1 of my 20 littles knew anything about NYE, so they just soaked it all up. We reviewed the months of the year, and most of us agreed that January was the beginning of a new year. However, there was one little sweetie that just couldn't understand why he was still in first grade if it was a new year.
 
Our conversation went like this:
 
Me: So since its now January, that means that it is a brand new year...2013!
Student: But wait....how come we're still in first grade?
Me: Well, you will be in first grade until the end of the school year, which is in May. The school year is different from a regular year.
Student: So when is 2nd grade???
Me: You will go to 2nd grade next school year...which starts in August.
Student: Yep...you lost me.
 
Ha! I couldn't help but chuckle at that one.
 
Once we all agreed that it was a new year, we started talking about some of the traditions that typically take place around New Years. We talked about what might happen in 2013 and made some predictions.

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A twister and a flood? Umm...no thank you! Talk about doom and gloom!


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Parties and summer...yes and yes!
 
 
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Ummm...she must think her mama is going to be one busy lady! A new brother and a new sister? Whew!
BTW I tried to rotate this picture a hundred times....grrr!
 
We also talked about goals and resolutions, and how to work hard to reach them. I asked each student to think of a goal that they will work towards this year, and then we made these cute little Pinterest-inspired craftivities to go along with it.

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"My new year goal is to win a medal for a race."

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"My new year goal is to finally win a basketball game."


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"My new year goal is to do my homework every night"
 
 
We also completed a telling time activity and an ABC order activity from Cara's awesome new year pack from last year.
 
And guess what people? Then it was time to go! Talk about a quick day :)
 
Now I just have to plan something for tomorrow....crap. At least its Friday!

8 comments:

  1. What a cute story, Natalie. Little guys can be so stinkin' cute, huh?

    Elizabeth
    Fun in Room 4B

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  2. I got that too! And...who's going to be my teacher next year? After assuring them they have 6 more months to deal with me, they finally understood. =) Have a great Friday!

    Emily @ Second Grade Silliness 

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  3. Luckily, you only have today to get through!

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  4. Your story is so funny! This is why I love teaching. They're just so sweet and innocent...and I love how they think! :)

    Rachel
    A-B-Seymour

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  5. Glad your first day back went smoothly!! I can only wish that for myself. And I agree with Ryan... can I get an extra week, too? Haha

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  6. Awww! We really could all retire and then write books about all the things kids (and parents) have said over the years!!

    And hello---I love it when Ryan Gosling talks teacher!!

    Have a good weekend!
    Amanda
    Collaboration Cuties

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  7. Hi Natalie -
    Such a cute story - kids are the best and I love all the things they say. I wish Ryan was my principal right now...LOL I go back Monday! Happy New Year!
    Vicky
    Traditions, Laughter and Happily Ever After

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Natalie